9.30.2011

The Wedding Party

It rained, it poured, .....the skies opened up and you couldn't see anything the rain was so heavy. For three days before the party....it rained. Was I frantic? Was the bride and groom frantic? Oh Yeaaaaaaah!!!! With so many events going on this past weekend, finding the huge tent was a miracle in itself. With the kindness, muscle, generosity, and sweetness of my very special family and friends, and with a big turn around in plans, we pulled it together for one heck of a party. And then, just one hour before the event, the sun came out and shown on all those sweet faces. I managed to get just a few photos of the venue before the guest started to arrive. After that I was busy meeting and greeting and dancing and just having a great time. People photos are coming soon from the photographer and I will post those too as soon as I can. P.S. Two days later after the bride and groom and family had returned home, the tent people came to take the big top down and the above photo was what I found written on the black top from the groom (my son). It was under the tent. Ask me if this Momma didn't cry all over again. :)

My new beautiful daughter-in-law and handsome son. They were married at a private beach ceremony and then we had the party at our country home, Cedar Hill.

Side Entrance

I forgot to take a photo of these pieces all set up but here's a before hand shot. We used a vintage double washtub for the drink holders. Tarnished silver champagne buckets were nestled in the ice holding wine bottles. The vintage galvanized produce oval bucket held ice and was the container for the oysters on the half shell. And the "Raw Bar" bucket was a new piece from Target that I painted with chalk board paint. It held the condiments for the raw bar.

The kids wanted Southern B.B.Q. fare to celebrate where they met and went to school. In the background of this photo you can see the black smokers cooking the main course.

Early, early, I mean reallllll early Saturday morning I, along with my friend Cindy, decorated a wholllllllllle lot of cupcakes. A month ago I made the "I Love You" cupcake wrappers. She loves fun fetti and he loves red velvet, so we had a combination of the two. The table was laden with the cupcakes topped by a small gorgeous anniversary cake, made by my big sister. After dinner, Miss Boo, my grand-daughter, went around to all the guest, serving the cupcakes from a silver platter.

At dusk, the candles were all lit. This table with the candelabra hanging from the dogwood tree was soooooooo romantic.

"Lynn, We had so much fun Saturday night. On the way out, I stopped and used the bathroom. I couldn't believe how crazy I looked and how soaked my hair was. I asked Bob why he didn't say something about how I looked and he said I was having too much fun for him to say anything. Which was true." ........ It was SEW fabulous!!!

Love you - D "

Blog parties I am linking to this week. Please visit them for fabulous inspiration. Thank you Beverly for letting me sneak red in as pink this week. mawah! :)

absolutely gorgeous and wonderful Lynn..I have been waiting to see how the wedding turned out! Funny how it goes, all the planning, work and anticipation for the ONE DAY, and then it is over!! But so worth it, huh?

What a beautiful reception in a gorgeous setting. Perfect in my mind!I know you cried at that note....my eyes got teary, too! You raised your son well!You all will have wonderful memories to talk about for many years to come...HPS!Jil

Absolutely fabulous! I just love how it was all decorated. Roses in canning jars; perfect! Love everything and what a beautiful couple! Thank you for sharing with us, Lynn. Happy Pink Saturday weekend.

Yippeee..Marriage completed! Signed, sealed and honeymoon'ing..Now you can let out a deep breath and say the sun was heaven sent...the chalk written message was so awesome...a tear jerker for sure. A big welcome to your new Daughter in-law...and everything looked just amazing..I loved the Eat Drink were Married sign..nice touch...Cheers...

well, this momma of a boy, got a tear in her eye! What a gorgeous couple! Lynn, the setting, tables, decor, absolutely gorgeous!! I am taking notes for my sons wedding next year! Oh, goodness girl you worked soooo hard, but I know you would not have it any other way! I can't wit for more pictures

Well, here we are again..Thank God for another Pink Saturday to visit and see what you have been up to..Fall is keeping her distance around here..I am longing for some cool crisp weather....check out "My Sweet Prairie Home" and see what my daughter is up to!God Bless You....Kandy

Oh what a gorgeous bride and groom, The tent looks amazing, and I love every detail. Oh don't you just wish the weddings could last a few days at least. All that planning and it is over in a whirlwind. Except for the thousands of memories that were memorized that day.

Congratulations to your son and his beautiful bride, and Congratulations to you and your husband.Karen

Congratulation to the bride and groom, their picture describes how happy they are. I can't even put into words how fabulous a job was done on the decorations, just so pretty. Those cupcakes look yummy and I like how you served them. I think everyone had a good time and I was glad to read you and Bobby had fun. That was sweet of your Son to write that message. To think you pulled it off with all the rain, congratulation to you also. Hope you rested up this last week.

My congrats to the beautiful bride and handsome-hunk groom...may they so so many wonderful years together.

Everything looks like it is right our of COUNTRY LIVING...just beautiful. You and all your helpers just outdid yourselves. I love everything from the RAW BAR to the adorable cupcakes. The tables...the tent...the fabulous job. THREE CHEERS !!xo bj

Wow. Wow. And Wow again. You created a magical and dreamy and fun venue for that party!!! I would have loved to have seen it in person.....and to have given you a huge hug for such a tremendously well done job!!!

I know the B and G were just overjoyed with the entire event.....and how wonderful that they left you that sweet, sweet message. I would have been bawling, too!

I'm so glad the weather cleared up for the party.....what a blessing!!

Lynn, The bride and groom make such a beautiful couple. You did an amazing job pulling this party together and I know they both must have been thrilled. Everything looks gorgeous and I am so happy it didn't rain that evening. Hugs,Sherry

Wowsers! What a beautiful wedding!! Your photos are brilliant! LOVE your detials and thought that went into everything from the venue to the cupcakes! Just so elegant and beautiful.Your son's sweet note says a lot about YOU, and how very well you raised your handsome young man.I wish both bride and groom every happiness...and congratulations to you on becoming a mother-in-law to such a lovely new daughter.Thanks for dropping by my blog the other day. I loved that you did, and decided to leave a comment :)I will be back to check out the 'professional wedding photos' when you post them!Best wishes.

Blessings to the beautiful couple, what a beautiful gown, I just love it. They look so happy and in love. WOW..... And what a special thank you that your baby boy left behind. It is priceless for sure. And yes it would have left me crying. I am so happy everythng worked out well. It seems like so many beach marriages as of late. There has been three this past year in my circle of friends and family. May your son and daughter-in-law be blessed.Hugs,Ellen

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